Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Electrical & Lighting

Altec Industries, Inc.: Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, and Cranes Recalled for Fire Risk

Agency Publication Date: May 18, 2023

Summary

Altec Industries is recalling approximately 5,431 vehicles, including 2021-2023 Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies, and Cranes. Water can leak into the strobe light assemblies, potentially causing an electrical short-circuit that may lead to a fire. Altec will inspect the light assemblies for moisture, install a new fuse, and provide a light replacement kit if the unit is found to be inoperative or contains moisture.

Risk

Water intrusion into the strobe light housing can create an electrical short-circuit. This short-circuit can cause overheating and increases the risk of a vehicle fire.

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for 2021-2023 Altec Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies, or Cranes.
Inspect the strobe light assembly for any signs of moisture or water accumulation inside the lens.
Check if the strobe lights are currently functional; if they are inoperative, they may have already shorted.
Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to schedule a free repair, referencing Altec recall number CSN 3079.
Follow Altec's instructions to have a technician inspect the assembly, install a new fuse, and replace the light kit if moisture is present.
Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and fuse installation

How to: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse free of charge.

Option 2: Free Replacement

Strobe light replacement kit

How to: If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2021-2023 Altec Aerial Devices

Product: 2021-2023 Altec Digger Derricks

Product: 2021-2023 Altec Service Bodies

Product: 2021-2023 Altec Cranes

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V357000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

Sold By: Altec Industries, Inc.; Authorized Dealers

Units Affected: 5,431 vehicles(5431% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: July 14, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: CSN 3079

Agency Last Updated: March 26, 2025

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if your vehicle is affected by checking for 2021-2023 Altec Aerial Devices, Digger Derricks, Service Bodies, or Cranes.

Inspect the strobe light assembly for any signs of moisture or water accumulation inside the lens.

Check if the strobe lights are currently functional; if they are inoperative, they may have already shorted.

Contact Altec customer service at 1-877-462-5832 to schedule a free repair, referencing Altec recall number CSN 3079.

Follow Altec's instructions to have a technician inspect the assembly, install a new fuse, and replace the light kit if moisture is present.

Contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Free Repair

Inspection and fuse installation

How to: Altec will provide instructions to inspect the light assembly for moisture and install a new fuse free of charge.

Option 2: Free Replacement

Strobe light replacement kit

How to: If moisture is found or the light is inoperative, a light replacement kit will be installed free of charge.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 23V357000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Altec Industries, Inc.

Sold By: Altec Industries, Inc.; Authorized Dealers

Units Affected: 5,431 vehicles(5431% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: July 14, 2023

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: CSN 3079

Agency Last Updated: March 26, 2025